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West Allis police Lt. Jessica Johnson and fellow officers are wearing a black band over their badges in honor of Napoli.

Johnson said becoming a mother was something Napoli always wanted.

"When Stacie and her husband got pregnant, we were all very, very excited for her, and it was very much family oriented, and we were with her every step of the way and with the ultrasound pictures that came home, and obviously, when we found out she was having twins we were ecstatic," Johnson said.

The twins, a girl and a boy are doing fine. Napoli developed complications shortly after delivering by cesarean section and died. Friends have taken to social media to help raise money for the family.

"My wife and I talked at breakfast this morning and just decided that we should contribute," said Kyle Courtier, owner of the Crossfit gym in West Allis.

Many of Napoli's fellow officers work out there. Her death hit close to home for him.

"My wife is, actually we're expecting right now. She is pregnant, you know, so it hit home, that's another reason," Courtier said.

Courtier also served in the armed forces. He and Napoli did tours in Iraq. In West Allis, Napoli spent 17 years on the force, mostly in sensitive crimes.

"Her job was protecting children, and she did everything she could to protect her two children and ultimately, she paid the ultimate sacrifice for that," Johnson said.

Checks should be made payable to: Community Improvement Foundation. In the memo area, please write: In memory of Stacie Napoli.

When a high school friend of Napoli's husband heard about what happened, he launched a donation website to help the family out.

"When it hits home, somebody you know that close, has something tragic like that happen, I don't think you even think, you just do and so I just sprung into action," said Gavin Walwork, who started the donation website.

As of 10 p.m. Tuesday night, nearly $29,400 had been raised. Their goal is $50,000.